The two teams are set to compete in a three-game series for the Mission League's top spot, with Notre Dame currently leading the standings at 7-0, while Harvard-Westlake is tied for second place with Alemany at 5-2. The series will be played on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at O’Malley Family Field in Encino, California. In the latest Daily News rankings, Notre Dame is ranked No. 1 and Harvard-westlake is No. 2 in the CIF Southern Section computer rankings. The rivalry between the two teams is expected to determine the winner in 2026. The last five seasons of the series has seen Harvard Westlake win three league titles, while Notre Dame has won two in that period.